Chapter 268: Like A Wedding Banquet

Chu Ge was full of energy on this day.

While Qiu Wuji was outside, working with the staff on the upcoming comic production, Chu Ge occupied the office, working on the script for several more episodes.

The employees, unaware of the reason, couldn’t help but admire his dedication.

Their behind-the-scenes boss was indeed a workaholic. He had barely spoken to his girlfriend after arriving at the company and had been working in the office all day, tirelessly typing away.

He could write like a god; it was clear that his talent wasn’t something that fell from the sky, but the result of hard work!

With a stunning girlfriend outside, he remained completely focused on his work!

One chubby employee sighed and closed his own document.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

A colleague leaned over and asked, “Why are you giving up? Seeing the boss work like that, what reason do we have for not working hard?”

“Actually, I do have a reason.”

“What is it?”

“If we don’t work hard, we might feel more comfortable after failing than if we worked hard and still failed.”

“That makes a lot of sense.”

“Everyone,” Chu Ge peeked his head out of the office, “I’m treating you all to a big dinner tonight.”

The studio fell silent for a moment, then erupted in cheers, “Long live the boss!”

Amidst the crowd, Qiu Wuji looked back and met Chu Ge’s smiling eyes. The cheers echoed in her ears, and in that moment of eye contact, it seemed as though a thousand words were exchanged.

Both of them smiled at the same time.

Zhu Mengmeng, who was watching from the side, got goosebumps and couldn’t handle it. Staying next to these two lovebirds, she was afraid she’d develop cavities from all the sweetness…

The dinner was sumptuous but alcohol-free. Everyone had a lively time, getting to know each other’s faces better. It actually concluded quite quickly.

Chu Ge also wanted to get back home early.

Throughout the meal, Qiu Wuji didn’t say much. She simply smiled faintly, her cheeks slightly flushed. Sitting closely by her side, Chu Ge couldn’t help but watch her, finding her more and more beautiful. The young employees’ chatter and laughter seemed to exist in a different dimension, barely audible.

In his eyes, there was only her profile and that expression filled with shyness and joy.

She looked like a bride.

Chu Ge wondered, in a way, could this be considered a wedding banquet? Among the people in the studio, they were probably the most familiar to her in this world. They were not just colleagues; they were her friends. She sat beside him, accepting the blessings and praises of everyone.

“Brother Chu and Sister Qiu really look like a married couple. They’re so compatible.”

“I’ve always been a fan of ‘Early Autumn Love’. I didn’t expect to work in Chu Chu and Qiuqiu’s studio. I’m so happy.”

“Brother Chu, you better treat our Sister Qiu well!”

“If you two don’t work out, I’ll never believe in love again…”

Qiu Wuji just smiled gently. Suddenly, she remembered something Chu Ge had said a while ago, “Everyone will hope that we’ll be together forever and ever.”

It seemed like it had come true. It really was like that.

Chu Ge seemed to guess what she was thinking at this moment and couldn’t help reaching under the table to hold her hand.

Qiu Wuji lowered her head slightly, silently holding his hand.

In fact, everyone could see this small gesture, and Qiu Wuji’s shy smile really made people stare.

No matter how well they wish, it’s so sad. Sister Qiuqiu is too beautiful…

“It’s too sweet, you guys…” a female employee couldn’t help but say, “I’m going to be overwhelmed by you…”

A male employee chimed in, “Brother Chu, are you encouraging office romances? I might just make my move.”

Chu Ge grinned widely, “Sure, love is a free choice.”

The young man immediately picked up a glass of orange juice and turned to Zhu Mengmeng, “Sister Mengmeng…”

Zhu Mengmeng was exasperated, “Get lost!”

Laughter filled the room.

Chu Ge was also laughing, and he really wanted a drink.

He had to resist; he couldn’t drink. Drinking would only delay things, and he wanted to get home early.

Zhu Mengmeng secretly thought to herself; Do these kids even understand? These two are not having some sweet ‘Early Autumn Love.’ They were in the office next door, documents scattered everywhere, clothes disheveled, and maybe if I had come in a little later, I would have seen torn stockings. Is that what you call sweet? These two are way kinkier than you!

But, they really do look sweet…

“Could you both give us a smile? We want to take a photo.”

Zhu Mengmeng pulled her chair and retreated far away.

Click!

In the photo, both of them had sweet smiles, their faces slightly flushed. It was hard to tell if it was the restaurant’s lighting or the flickering candlelight casting a reddish hue.

“I’m going to post this in Brother Chu’s Weibo comments. It looks so good; it’s a real candid shot without makeup!”

“Have you guys noticed? This looks like wedding photos.”

“Wow, why do you guys think that? I thought the same thing, strange…”

Qiu Wuji turned to Chu Ge and gave him a glance.

It wasn’t really strange; it was just a man with the ability to bring fantasies to life. His thoughts were so intense at this moment that they subtly influenced the sensory perceptions of those around him, turning an ordinary employee gathering into something else.

In his heart, was this a wedding banquet?

Such a strong feeling.

Qiu Wuji lowered her head slightly, her cheeks reddening even more.

…

After the banquet, the employees, both well-fed from the feast and filled with gossip, departed contentedly. Zhu Mengmeng left the place in a huff, declaring that she was going to buy a dog.

Chu Ge held Qiu Wuji’s hand as they watched everyone leave. Hand in hand, they walked quietly back home.

The studio was close to their home, so they didn’t need the electric bike. As they strolled through the winter night, it was a bit desolate, a bit chilly, but their hands were warm, and their hearts even warmer.

“It’s not enough,” Qiu Wuji suddenly spoke in the midst of the silence.

“Huh? What?” Chu Ge asked.

“All those blessings, there were only a few people.”

“Haha…” Chu Ge laughed, “There will be more, from the heavens above and the earth below, inside and outside of books, across different realms.”

He tightened his grip on Qiu Wuji’s hand. “That day will come.”

“So, today doesn’t count?” Qiu Wuji tilted her head to look at him.

Chu Ge said, “It only counts in our hearts.”

“The path of heaven is obscure, and sword cultivators don’t understand.”

“Then let me teach you…”

“Hmph.” Qiu Wuji broke free from his hand, sprinting ahead. She looked back and smiled, “You can’t catch me, and you want to be my master?”

Chu Ge sprinted after her, “Even with high heels, do you think you can escape from the palm of my hand?”

They chased and played, only coming to a stop at a corner. The Little Red Riding Hood had been caught by the Big Bad Wolf.

Qiu Wuji nestled in his arms, her cheeks flushed. “So, was this the reason you made me change into this outfit from the beginning? So that I couldn’t run properly?”

Chu Ge just chuckled.

Qiu Wuji turned to look at his smiling face under the streetlamp, her eyes filled with a hint of mistiness.

He was indeed getting stronger, both in the book and in reality. Otherwise, why would she be unable to outrun him just because of a dress and high heels?

Being held tightly by him, she felt so vulnerable, not even able to maintain a cold face like in the book, just like his assistant in the real world.

Inside and outside of the book, the boundaries were blurring more and more.

Just like this, held firmly in his hand, she couldn’t run, and she didn’t want to.

Almost the entire way home, they clung to each other, and it was only when they reached home that Qiu Wuji seemed to wake up. She pushed Chu Ge away and hurried into the bathroom. “Go write your story; Little Flame is waiting for you to write the resurrection scene…”

Chu Ge nodded vigorously. “Yes, yes, I should get back to writing.”

Qiu Wuji leaned against the bathroom wall, her eyes absentmindedly gazing at the soft light inside.

As she continued to look, she found herself smiling without realizing it.

A wedding banquet, huh…

She slowly took off her outfit, followed by her stockings.

Her crystalline white body stood under the shower, as if it were rain falling on jade, gentle and serene, drop by drop.

Was this the perfect creation of the heavens?

Created for the heavens’ own use?

Annoying!

In the corner, her sleepwear was neatly folded, the same set that he had bought for her when she first arrived here.

The big-headed doll had a happy smile on its face.

She didn’t know how long she had been in the shower, but Qiu Wuji, now dressed in her pajamas and holding her dirty clothes, sneaked out of the bathroom as if she were a thief. Chu Ge’s room was brightly lit, and the sound of his typing could be faintly heard, indicating that he was deeply engrossed in his work.

Qiu Wuji let out a sigh of relief, quickly threw her dirty clothes into the washing machine, and stealthily retreated to her own room.

“November 12th, clear skies.”

“I like him, and it really has nothing to do with that sentence.”

“He felt like it was a wedding banquet, and I felt the same way.”

As the night grew darker, Qiu Wuji opened her comic draft, intending to work, but she couldn’t even draw a single line. Her mind was blank, chaotic, and she didn’t even know what she was thinking.

Really, how could he still be typing away next door?

Hmph. Men.

Oh, wait, there’s the sound of water in the bathroom. He must be taking a shower.

Qiu Wuji became increasingly restless and turned off her computer. She climbed into bed with a flurry of movement.

Sleep! I don’t want to think anymore!

She reached out to turn off the light.

But before she could press the switch, a head suddenly appeared outside the door.

Qiu Wuji was startled, and her hand recoiled. “What are you doing?”

Chu Ge swiftly entered the room. “Master said tonight at three o’clock, come and listen to her teachings.”

Qiu Wuji covered her upper body with the blanket, staring wide-eyed as he quickly made his way in.

Oh right, why did I tap him on the head back then?